I sit here tears streaming down my face, so proud of Ted Kennedy

[DainBramaged]

So many of you here, who didn't see the majesty of John and Bobby Kennedy, and the promise they held for America, and how Teddy has tried in his lifetime, to make the playing field equal for ALL men, not just the privileged few, just saw what the Democratic Party is all about.

God Bless YOU Teddy Kennedy, and thank you for still being with us, a champion of the people.

Thank you

[rockymountaindem]

1. Am I still on your ignore list?

I've really admired your posts around here lately and I was wondering if we're still on the outs due to our baseball dispute.

[DainBramaged]

3. No, we're ok

:hi:

[rockymountaindem]

18. Awesome

Frankly, it doesn't look like either one of our teams is going to make the playoffs this year fortunately/unfortunately for both of us.

[MiniMe]

2. I would really have to be the speaker who follows that

They could be the best speaker in the world and it would be impossible to top it.

[mokawanis]

4. Much love for Teddy

I was just thinking Teddy represents what's good about the party and this nation. He stands in a category that few politicians can achieve and he makes most of the others look like cheap hustlers.

[DainBramaged]

6. I saw the side of his head and I just busted out crying

I KNOW what he is going thorugh, and I just wish I could walk up to him and say thank you before his time comes.

[yellowdogintexas]

5. right there with you DB..weeping like I did when his brothers died..

how wonderfully this man has served every single one of us

[Olney Blue]

7. I hope the treatments work. We need him so much.

[flamingdem]

10. We need to send him positive thoughts

[babylonsister]

I was crying all the way through, for so many reasons. Happy, sad,

and envious tears for that sailboat! He's an unabashed Democrat, and he walks the walk. I have nothing but respect for him.

[MelissaB]

11. I cried all the way through, too, and still have trouble stopping.

He's been my favorite senator for as long as I can remember.

[babylonsister]

17. Awww....

:hug:

[DainBramaged]

13. He walks the walk, how fitting, yes.

[FightingIrish]

8. Thanks for sharing that.

I too got a little misty over that. It brought back the night in November of 1963 when I called home half way across the country. My mom told me that my older brother had called home in tears about the assassination. Knowing that my brother was OK with crying, I went down the hall to the shower and bawled my eyes out. My brother has always been a dead ringer for Ted Kennedy and is now a professional Republican with whom I have a hard time communicating.

[sellitman]

9. I'm on the same page, the tears are streaming....

Through my son I have shared a little bit of what you and Ted have lived through. What happened tonight made me so hopeful and yet so sad.

Bless all who have lived through what you Rob, & Ted have lived through.

[DainBramaged]

14. Thank you

:hug:

[BeatleBoot]

12. I missed Camelot

Nee 1964, here.

But I cried like a baby watching Uncle Ted, tonight. And I called all my siblings to tell them he was next to speak.

My mother died when I was in kindergarten in 1969. Cancer.

From my older siblings, they said that when John was assassinated, Mom pulled everyone out of school, brought them home and cried at the kitchen sink, saying we were going to war again.

A Democrat is who I am.

[DainBramaged]

16. That happened to me in 1963

I was in the 8th grade. It was a very warm afternoon. We were actually outside playing kickball when the Principal came running out and spoke to the Teacher (Mr Bacollo) and he hurried us back into the classroom. He told us the President had been shot in Texas and it didn't look like he was going to live. Within minutes, our parents had gathered outside, as if while at work they were told (which they were) to go home and be with their families.

We all talked about the possibility of war. It was as bad a time as I have ever lived in my life. And I hope in November, the nightmare is finally over.

Thanks everyone.

[BeatleBoot]

19. Being a Detroiter, I have to say ...

I love that Union label!

Onward Dems!

I know I've fought in the past, but I am 1,000% percent our nominee!

Gobama!

[DainBramaged]

20. I am proud Union, proud Democrat, proud American

and without the Unions, there would not be a Democratic America.

[derby378]

15. ginbarn shed a few tears watching Teddy speak

She has always loved the guy, and it's great to see the fire he brought to the podium tonight.

[apocalypsehow]

21. I was watching too - it was a great speech. He is one of the giants of the Senate.

:thumbsup:

[moriah]

22. Kicked and Recommended. I was almost in tears myself.

[Genevieve]

23. I cried all the way through his speech.

What a magnificent, selfless soul.
All my love to you, Teddy. And Thank you.

[PresidentObama]

24. Bless you Teddy, I love you and your family.

[unkachuck]

25. "I sit here tears streaming down my face..."

....you're a good person DainBramaged....but a tad too emotional....

....Ted Kennedy is a great guy but what has he done for you lately?....except maybe, make you cry....

....Ted Kennedy is a multi-millionaire who receives top-notch healthcare 50 million of us can only dream of, and many of us die dreaming....who weeps for the unknown dreamer?

....the Democrats have been working on Universal Healthcare since 1948....how many people have needlessly died since 1948?

....but I understand, we can't only blame Ted....and he is a good guy....never mind, continue weeping....

[politicasista]

26. Bless you, Uncle Ted!

He and Michelle were the big moments tonight. :yourock:

[DainBramaged]

27. You bet!!

[denem]

28. DemocratSinceBirth - a real pity

he is not posting at the moment.

[shadowknows69]

29. That was quite amazing

He's lost none of his fire, the guy is simply fucking Superman.